Groups that spend at least $10,000 on elections in New York would have to produce itemized reports of expenses and contributions that would be released publicly, Schneiderman, the first-term Democratic attorney general, said.

“More money is being spent on our elections, with less disclosure of where that money is coming from, than ever before. By shining a light on this dark corner of our political system, New York will serve as a model for other states, and for the federal government, to protect the integrity of nonprofits and our democracy,” Schneiderman said in a statement.

Because the Attorney General’s Office oversees the state’s nonprofits, Schneiderman can unilaterally change the disclosure laws. He plans to propose the new regulations through the State Registry, hold public hearings and adopt them in time for next year’s elections.

The regulations would require the disclosure of every expenditure on a campaign in New York and details about each contribution of more than $100.

The regulations include a waiver application that would allow an organization to not disclose a donor’s identity if it could “cause undue harm, threats, harassment or reprisals.”

The regulations are to be published in the Dec. 26 publication of the State Registry, where new regulations are required to be posted. A public comment period will be open until March 6, 2013. The Attorney General’s office will hold four public hearings in New York City, Albany, Buffalo and Long Island.